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Twelve Days of Christmas

Abigail Pfeffer presents her interpretation of the Twelve Days of Christmas in this beautiful collection of hand painted and hand blown glass ornaments made in Poland.

These ornaments continue to be my all time favorite set of ornaments.  I love the way each ornament presents each day of the twelve days of Christmas in such beautiful and exquisite detail. 

I love traditional ornaments that never go out of style and that I am excited to get out each year for my Christmas tree.   A truly remarkabe set of glass ornaments representing the Twelve Days of Christmas.  They make a wonderful collectors item!

Penquins on Ice

What is it that makes penquins just irresistible to most people? 

One thing we are fascinated by is that penquins spend half of their life on land and half in the ocean.

Another fascination is the way penquins move.  Penquins either waddle on their feet or slide on their bellies across the snow, a movement call “tobogganing” which conserves energy while moving quickly.  They also jump with both feet together if they want to move more quickly or cross steep or rocky terrain.

We are fascinated by the way penquins look.  All penquins are countershaded for camouflage – they have black backs and wings with white fronts.  A predator looking up from below water has difficulty distinquishing between a white penquin belly and the reflective water surface.  The dark plumage on their backs camouflages them from above.

Another fascination is that penquins for the most part breed in large colonies which results in a high level of social interaction between penquins.

If you are a penquin lover, this is the ornament for you.  This penquin family is dressed in brightly colored hats and scarves and has been hand blown and hand painted in Poland.  This will make a great addition to your ornament collection!

Bride and Groom Ornament

If you know someone that has married this last year or in the last few years, and are thinking  of a unique gift for them this year at Christmas time then take a look at this delightful old fashion bride and groom ornament. 

I love the idea of  starting keepsake ornaments for the couple that they can add to each year.  What a perfect way for them to start their Christmas collection.

This is the nicest bride and groom ornament which was  hand blown and hand painted in Poland.  The detailed work is exquisite!

Ginger Jar Ornaments

  For many, many years people have decorated with ginger jars.  It might be as a lamp base, a vase or other art object.  Many collectors are attracted by what is know as the old blue and white. 

I love looking for unusual Christmas ornaments and really fell in love with these unique hand blown and hand painted ginger jar ornaments from Poland.

These ornaments will really be new and different for your Christmas tree this year.

Iris Assortment

The Iris is a unique flower in that the scientific name and the common name are the same.  The Iris takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species.  It is a popular garden flower in the United States.

If you are longing for the many colors of beautiful Spring flowers try decorating with hand blown and hand painted flower ornaments from Poland.  These are sure to lift your spirits until your Spring flowers are in bloom.

Fruit and Vegetable Wreath

Why not mix things up this Christmas and try something different on your Christmas tree.  Try a garden tree with fruit and vegetable ornaments, tractors, flower pots, garden tools and dried flowers. 

This will really get people talking about your Christmas tree.

 If you always loved the fruit and vegetable ornaments, but never wanted a fruit and vegetable themed tree,  think of this wonderful wreath in your kitchen window. 

 It really is delightful through the winter months, when the sun glistens off of these wonderful ornaments and reminds us that Spring always comes.

However you decorate for winter do it with a spirit of joy and fun!

They explained to Alice that an “Un-birthday is the 364 days that aren’t your birthday.

In the 2010 version of Alice in Wonderland the Mad Hatter is portrayed by Johnny Depp, which arrives in theaters on March 5th.  The beloved fantasy in theaters this Spring explains the arrival of bold and beautiful colors for Spring. 

If you are not into the wild colors and bold patterns, give yourself an “Un-birthday” present of  polish hand blown glass ornaments of the Mad-Hatter or many other Alice in Wonderland character ornaments.  You will love them!

Amarllis Assortment

At this time of the year with the snow falling almost daily, I spend a lot of time thinking of the beautiful flowers of spring.  There are several things about spring I love.

First, the number of daylight hours increases.  It just makes you feel like you have so much more time.  Daylight hours seem more productive.   Second, Spring is a wonderful time of the year.  In the spring, plants and trees sprout new leaves and my favorite flowers bloom.  Spring flowers are beautiful and fragrant.  Last and most important spring gives you a new lease on life and certainly a better attitude about life.

If you have been a little depressed about the weather outside, you might start a floral ornament collection.  It will certainly give you something beautifully to see while we wait for spring.

Twelve Days of Christmas

One of the best ways to spread the Christmas spirit is by decorating the Christmas tree. Christmas ornaments and Christmas lights are always guaranteed to brighten every living room. Hand crafted Christmas ornaments with a Santa water-color painting inside or nativity scene will be beautiful additions to your tree.

Every Christmas ornament usually represents a personal Christmas story to tell. Let each member of the family remember a story that can be shared to everyone. A Christmas ornament inherited from grandparents can serve to inspire and remind everyone in your family about the value of sharing and giving.